After transmigrating into the villain's daughter, I lie down and win

Chen Shen.

The twelfth prince.

Her biological mother, the deposed Concubine Qi, was deposed for murdering Princess Wancheng. After successfully giving birth to the twelfth prince, she hanged herself in the cold palace. More than 300 members of the Qi family were convicted because of her, and some were killed or exiled.

The twelfth prince was not liked by the emperor because of his mother. Not only did he not see the emperor's face after he was born, but even his name was given very perfunctorily. Because he was born in the "Shen time", he was named "Chen Shen".

The emperor had few children. Except for a few who died young, the most favored among the surviving princes were the crown prince and the third prince. On the contrary, the least favored was the twelfth prince who grew up in the cold palace.

No one expected that after so many years of fighting for the crown prince, the final winner would actually be the twelfth prince.

Looking at the seemingly kind smile on the twelfth prince's face, Zhou Jin's thoughts were suddenly drawn back to a winter day many years ago.

That afternoon, when he entered the palace to meet the emperor, he met the twelfth prince for the first time.

He was a child who looked no different from a street beggar.

His clothes were old and thin, his arms and legs were black, and covered with new and old wounds. His face was dirty and black, making it impossible to tell his true appearance. Only his clear eyes were filled with a ferocious and fierce light, like a wild beast.

But when facing those who bullied the Third Prince, he would carefully hide his true face and reveal his gentle, obedient, weak and vulnerable side. Even if the Third Prince rode on his head, whipped his buttocks with a whip, and treated him like an animal, he still did not feel unhappy at all. Instead, he greeted them with a smile like a fool and asked the Third Prince if he was happy.

Later, when he appeared, the Third Prince and others fled in all directions, leaving the injured Twelfth Prince standing there in a daze, blowing in the cold wind.

He was the censor, and he not only supervised all officials, but also the princes.

He naturally could not turn a blind eye to the fact that the prince was lacking in moral character.

So, after helping the twelfth prince up, he went to see the emperor, and after discussing the business, he told the emperor what he had seen and heard.

At this time, his reputation for being upright and incorruptible had already spread throughout the world, and the emperor was accustomed to his temper of reporting everyone he met. Therefore, when he spoke for the twelfth prince, the emperor was not angry. He even commended him and joked that he would wait and see when he would report him.

After that day, it was heard that the twelfth prince had moved out of the cold palace. Although he had only moved into a small, remote courtyard next to the cold palace, with the emperor's order, the servants dared not treat him harshly anymore. He had servants around him, and his food and clothing were all taken care of. He no longer had to wear tattered and thin clothes in the coldest days of winter and be beaten and scolded by others.

Of course, this might just be his personal guess. The Twelfth Prince was still being bullied where he couldn't see, but at least in front of others, no one dared to bully him.

Later one day, when he was leaving the palace, he met the Twelfth Prince again at the palace gate. At that time, the Twelfth Prince was wearing decent and clean clothes. He expressed his gratitude to him very sincerely and said that he would always remember his kindness.

When they parted, the twelfth prince suddenly said that one day he would repay him for his righteous words.

He acted entirely according to his own heart and naturally did not seek any reward, so he soon separated from the twelfth prince.

After many years, Zhou Jin suddenly remembered something.

A look.

A meaningful look.

At this moment, Zhou Jin suddenly understood everything.

He claimed to be smart, but he fell into the trap of a ten-year-old child and was used without knowing it. It was really stupid and ironic.

He looked directly into the eyes of the "Crown Prince" and asked as he had done back then: "It's been many years since we last met. Is Your Highness doing well?"

The prince's eyes darkened, but he was not angry. Instead, he said, "I have to thank Duke Zhou for his righteous words. Otherwise, my father would not have remembered that I was still in the cold palace, and naturally I would not be where I am today."

Zhou Jin said: "Your Highness, your words are too serious. At least I said what I should say, and I dare not take credit for it."

Without waiting for the prince to say anything, he hurriedly said, "I don't know how your Majesty is doing. I have been ordered to come here and I have something important to report to your Majesty."

Seeing this, the others echoed the sentiment, saying that they also had important matters to discuss with the emperor.

The prince's face suddenly turned ugly.

"My Lords, please don't worry. Father is fine..." "What was that deafening cry in the palace just now?"

"Where are the imperial physicians and alchemists guarding your majesty?"

"Where have the concubines who serve His Majesty gone?"

"If we don't see His Majesty, how can we know what's going on with His Majesty?"

"We want to see His Majesty!"

Everyone had their own opinion, and no one took the so-called prince seriously.

After all, even the previous crown prince and the third prince had to act according to the wishes of the aristocratic families. The twelfth prince, who was born in the cold palace, was not favored and had no relatives to rely on, was naturally nothing in their eyes.

Seeing that the situation was about to get out of control, the twelfth prince suddenly remembered something and gave an order to the doctor.

"Doctor, do you remember what my father said before he fell into a coma?"

"I dare not forget."

The doctor answered respectfully.

The twelfth prince smiled coldly, looked at Li Cong in the crowd, and said sternly: "Then what are you waiting for? Hurry up and arrest these traitors who are colluding with the Northland!"

After these words were spoken, the hall fell silent instantly.

Northland?

Traitor?

They didn't think of anyone else except Li Cong.

However, after the Langzhongling came out, the Langwei not only arrested Li Cong, but also several ministers who, like Li Cong, had had close contacts with the local people.

"What crime have we committed? Is there any evidence?"

"Without evidence, we're not going anywhere!"

"We want to see His Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, we are wronged!"

A neutral minister immediately said, "Your Highness, Li Tingwei is upright and hates evil, but he is loyal to His Majesty and the country. If he had colluded with the Northland, why would His Majesty let him be the Tingwei? It is only because Your Majesty trusts him that he is allowed to sit in such a crucial position. How could His Majesty order his arrest?"

Everyone thought it made sense, but they didn't dare to respond.

What does Li Cong's situation have to do with them?

If Li Cong were to step down, the position of the Chief Justice would be vacant, and they would have room for promotion.

They would be crazy to speak for Li Cong.

At this moment, everyone had no idea that if they did not speak for Li Cong today, no one would speak for them in the future.

Li Cong’s today is their tomorrow.

In fact, their situation may be far worse than Li Cong's current situation!
Zhou Jin once again went against everyone's opinion. He frowned and said, "Your Highness, Li Tingwei is upright and has made many enemies in the court. Your Majesty knows this, so he is in a high position. Your Majesty trusts Li Tingwei, so why would you order his arrest?"

The twelfth prince said, "I don't know about that. This was what Father said before he fell into a coma. As for what Father thinks, only he knows."

After that, he scolded the doctor, "What are you still standing there for? Hurry up and put Li Cong and his men in jail to await their fate. Also, their families should be punished together!" (End of this chapter)